Comparison

Flix vs IPTV Xtream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flix

Stream live TV channels from around the world with customizable playlists and a user-friendly interface. Organize your favorite content for easy access and enjoy a personalized entertainment experience on your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Global channel access
  • Customizable playlists
  • User-friendly interface
  • Live streaming support
  • High-definition quality
Features
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Flix: IPTV Smarters Player — The Ultimate M3U & Live TV App for iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful personal TV portal with Flix IPTV Smart Player. Stream live TV channels, load M3U playlists, and enjoy seamless IPTV playback with crystal-clear HD quality — anytime, anywhere. Whether you're watching global sports, breaking news, or entertainment from your home country, Flix gives you full control of your viewing experience. KEY FEATURES: Live TV & M3U Playlist Support Load any M3U or M3U8 playlist URL and instantly access thousands of live channels. Compatible with Xtream Codes API for easy provider login. Global Channel Access Stream live TV channels from regions worldwide — Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and more. Enjoy HD and Full HD quality streams from any country. Customizable Playlists Organize your favorite channels into personalized playlists for quick and easy access to your preferred content. Smooth, Intuitive Player Built-in video player with fast channel switching, buffer controls, and a clean interface designed for effortless navigation on iPhone and iPad. Secure & Reliable Premium features are securely linked to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through Apple ID account settings. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS: - Weekly - Monthly - Yearly - Lifetime (one-time purchase) Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Note: Flix IPTV Smart Player is a player app only and does not provide channels, streams, or IPTV subscriptions. Users must supply their own M3U playlist or IPTV provider credentials.

About

IPTV Xtream

This app allows users to create, manage, and play their own custom IPTV playlists from various sources like Xtream Codes and M3U files. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background play, and AirPlay support for a flexible streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Background playback
  • AirPlay support
  • Multiple playlist management
Features
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IPTV Xtream – Smart IPTV Player for Your Playlists IPTV Xtream is a fast, flexible IPTV smart player for playing and organizing content from your own authorized sources. Connect through Xtream Codes API, import M3U playlists, or open direct MP4 links to create a personalized library of live channels, movies, series, and compatible media. Whether you need an IPTV player, Xtream IPTV solution, IPTV Pro experience, or an alternative to IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smarters Lite, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, and other Smarters IPTV players, IPTV Xtream provides convenient playback and playlist-management tools in one intuitive app. CREATE. ORGANIZE. STREAM. MULTIPLE PLAYLIST SUPPORT Manage multiple playlists for different users, profiles, providers, or content categories. Quickly switch between saved libraries and keep your IPTV content organized. XTREAM CODES, M3U AND MP4 Connect using compatible Xtream Codes API details, import M3U playlists, or add direct MP4 links. IPTV Xtream supports authorized live IPTV streams, VOD libraries, and personal media. ADVANCED IPTV PLAYER Enjoy smooth playback with support for popular formats, including M3U, MP4, MOV, and WebVTT subtitles. The integrated player delivers the convenient experience expected from a modern IPTV stream player. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Continue watching compatible videos in a floating window while using other apps. BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep supported audio playing when the app is minimized or your device is locked. AIRPLAY SUPPORT Send compatible content to an AirPlay-enabled television or device and enjoy your playlists on a larger screen. YOUR PERSONALIZED MEDIA HUB Create custom channel lists, organize VOD libraries, add multiple users, and manage your content in one place. IPTV Xtream puts your playlists and viewing preferences in your hands. USE IPTV XTREAM TO: • Play authorized M3U playlists • Connect to compatible Xtream Codes API services • Open supported MP4 media links • Organize live channels and VOD libraries • Manage multiple users and playlists • Watch with Picture-in-Picture • Use background playback and AirPlay PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to IPTV Xtream Premium to unlock: • Picture-in-Picture and lock-screen playback • AirPlay support • An ad-free experience • Unlimited channel organization • Custom playlist creation • Multiple user profiles • Multiple M3U playlists SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Weekly: $4.99 with a 3-day free trial • Yearly: $22.99 • Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase Prices may vary by country, currency, taxes, or App Store pricing. The final price is shown before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation. When a free trial applies, the selected subscription begins automatically after the trial unless canceled beforehand. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings. Manage subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER IPTV Xtream is an independent media player and playlist-management app. It does not provide, sell, host, or retransmit IPTV subscriptions, premium channels, copyrighted broadcasts, or unauthorized streams. Users must provide their own playlists, media links, and login credentials from sources they are legally authorized to access. IPTV Xtream is not affiliated with or endorsed by IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smart Player, IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Player Pro, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, or other third-party IPTV products. These names are referenced only for compatibility and comparison. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? support@apptivityglobal.com Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://apptivityglobal.com/terms-of-conditions/ Your playlists. Your content. Your way.

Screenshots

Flix4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Xtream at 53% against Flix's 0%. IPTV Xtream also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (251 vs 5). Flix's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flix sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and IPTV Xtream sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Xtream has 251 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Flix's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flix ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flix versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlixIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.6 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB177 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperMuhammad Arif JamilKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

Flix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IPTV Xtream

All ratings250 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Flix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPTV Xtream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't provide any instructions
  • Developer support form has disappearing submit button
  • No way to contact developer
  • Live channels, series, and movies are empty

Requested features

5 requests
  • Search and sorting options
  • EPG support
  • Option to hide selected groups
  • PiP support
  • Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flix

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Flix IPTV - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$77.991 Year
One-time1
  • Flix IPTV - Lifetime$9.99
11 purchases

IPTV Xtream

Subscriptions9
  • weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Flix free?
Flix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Xtream free?
IPTV Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flix or IPTV Xtream?
IPTV Xtream is rated higher. Flix averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 251 ratings.
Do Flix or IPTV Xtream have ads?
Neither Flix nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flix or IPTV Xtream?
Flix ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, Flix was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 30, 2026.

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